UK authority closes investigation of Symrise for alleged price-fixing
The investigation of Symrise for alleged anti-competitive agreements with competitors has been closed.
Mass beauty sales in US outpace prestige in Q1, according to Circana
Prestige beauty sales revenue in the US remained flat in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.
Origins launches on Amazon Premium Beauty in US
Estée Lauder Companies has launched skincare brand Origins on the US Amazon Premium Beauty store.
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Une Rose, une Caresse gears up for fundraiser
The fundraising day for the 13th edition of the annual fundraising campaign “une Rose, une Caresse” (a Rose, a Caress) will take place this week.
L’Occitane names Adriana Nicolae General Manager, Travel Retail APAC
The L’Occitane Group has named Adriana Nicolae General Manager, Travel Retail APAC.
Douglas sales fall 2% in Q2
Douglas' group sales in the second quarter of the financial year 2024/25 fell 2% to €939m.
Avolta turnover up 5.3% in Q1
Avolta’s reported turnover in the first quarter of 2025 totaled CHF 3.10bn ($3.7bn).
Saks to launch Amazon storefronts in more markets, to cut brands
Saks Global is to launch storefronts on Amazon for Japan, China, the UK and Middle East.
Sephora to open first store in Wales
Sephora is to open its first UK store outside of England, located in the city of Cardiff in Wales.
Revlon inks fragrance license with Ice Spice
Revlon Consumer Products has signed a fragrance licensing deal with rapper Ice Spice.
ELC appoints Nicola Formichetti Global Creative Director MAC Cosmetics
The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Nicola Formichetti Global Creative Director MAC Cosmetics.
Takasago appoints Bassel Kouchacji Managing Director Fragrance, Middle East
Takasago has appointed Bassel Kouchacji Managing Director Fragrance, Middle East.
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Orlandi unveils new paper-based label for fragrance sampling
Orlandi has unveiled a new paper-based label for fragrance sampling called Reveal EcoPro.
Shiseido sales down 8.5% in Q1
Shiseido’s net sales in the first three months of fiscal year 2025 fell 8.5% year-over-year to ¥228.2bn on a reported basis
Shiseido EMEA Chairman to resign
Shiseido’s Chairman of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region Franck Marilly is to resign.
TFWA President outlines opportunities & barriers to growth at Asia Pacific show
Despite current volatility and difficulties in the Asia Pacific duty-free market, TFWA President Philippe Margueritte said that
BW Confidential’s May-June issue out now
BW Confidential’s May-June 2025 Magazine is out now. The latest issue features
TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference kicks off
The TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition and Conference takes place in Singapore from May 11-15.
Lancôme collaborates with Monopoly for travel retail campaign
Lancôme has collaborated with the board game Monopoly on a travel retail campaign.
Garnier looks to bus shelter sampling for new launch
Garnier has integrated a dispenser into a bus shelter in Paris to mark the launch of its new product.
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LUXASIA Group names new CEO: Exclusive interview with Dr Wolfgang Baier & Satyaki Banerjee
Asian company LUXASIA has revealed to BW Confidential that the company will have a new CEO from July, with Satyaki Banerjee
CVC Capital Partners said to be considering £6bn takeover bid for Avolta
CVC Capital Partners is said to be considering a £6bn takeover bid for Avolta.
Primark to expand to the Middle East
Primark is to expand to the Middle East.
Paris Hilton launches skincare line
Paris Hilton has launched a skincare line called Parívie.
Dr. Barbara Sturm partners with VistaJet
Dr. Barbara Sturm has partnered with private aviation company VistaJet.
Laurent Marteau creates advisory company for luxury and beauty sector
Industry executive Laurent Marteau has created a new company to advise luxury and cosmetics brands, retailers, private-equity funds and distributors
L’Oréal names Delphine Viguier-Hovasse to new Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer role
L’Oréal has named Delphine Viguier-Hovasse Chief Innovation and Prospective Officer